Month: May 2026

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Just weeks after she had delivered her first State of the Port address in April, the Virginia Port Authority had seen enough – elevating Sarah McCoy from interim leader to its new chief executive and executive director. The 11-year agency veteran and former chief counsel lands as one of the new… Continue reading WATCH: Port of Virginia CEO talks about tariffs, investment, and why her new cranes are the most unique among U.S. container hubs

Following the announcement of ATRI President Rebecca Brewster’s retirement in early 2027, the ATRI Board of Directors today launched its search for Brewster’s successor. The position description is available on ATRI’s website and interested individuals are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to the ATRI Search Committee by July 12, 2026. The ATRI Search Committee… Continue reading Search for New ATRI President Commences

Condor, the Frankfurt, Germany based airline with stripped aircraft, has added an “express” product for shippers with time-critical freight. The new offering is primarily aimed at shipments where short transit times are critical to maintain production, avoid disruptions and deliver goods to end customers on schedule, the company said last week. Customers benefit from significantly… Continue reading Condor expands cargo menu with express offering

Australia Post will move forward with plans to raise the basic postage rate from AUS$1.70 to $1.85, an 8.8% increase, after a formal review by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.  The national post said Monday it needs to charge higher prices for letter mail to help address losses stemming from the ongoing decline in… Continue reading Australia Post to raise stamp prices by 9%

All rates cited below exclude fuel surcharges, and load volume refers to loads moved unless otherwise noted. The rate charts exclude 2021 and 2022 years influenced by the pandemic. Analysis for the week ending Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, week 21. The April Cass report is a cautionary tale for shippers: demand hasn’t recovered, but the… Continue reading Dry Van Report: Cass Freight Shipment Index volumes are still soft. Rates aren’t waiting.